It is the early 1800's when Creed and his brother, Cain, are torn away from their Mum and Father. He later discovers that his parents were burned at the stake by townspeople all due to Stanton Danalli-a vampire who was hungry for power. Stanton had learned that Creed and Cain had the potential to take away all his power with their Crowns. The two brothers were separated for their safety, and to protect the integrity of their Crowns. They were given new lives with different names. Creed found solace at Fox Meadows in Southeast Missouri, with Brett Lancaster and his family, where he was introduced to the love of his life, and soul mate, Elizabeth Lancaster. Cain made a new life in Australia, and visited Creed when he could. Not long after accepting Creed into his home, Brett Lancaster took in another boy off the streets. Creed had stumbled upon the young boy on one of their outings to get supplies. He appeared dirty and sickly, but right away Brett knew Phillip was a Messenger. Elizabeth, Creed and Phillip became inseparable.Creed's life was filled with love and joy; however, that pivotal night from so long ago changed the course of everyone's lives. Stanton Danalli sealed his own doom, and forced the hand's of the Ancients. A Plan was put in place to protect the future of the appointed Crowns.Creed's life was altered forever.